HDRC Administrator - CMB2688e
HDRC Administrator - CMB2688e
- Job description
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
- Closing date: 18/10/2026
- Interview date: 23/10/2026
Salary: £27,274 to £27,709 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Flexible (Carlisle, Workington or Whitehaven)
Contract: Fixed-Term (until December 2028)
About this opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC), a ground-breaking programme that will help shape the future of health and wellbeing across our communities. Backed by a £5 million investment from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the HDRC is strengthening the Council’s ability to use research and evidence to tackle health inequalities, improve outcomes for residents, and embed evidence-informed decision-making across the organisation.
As part of this pioneering team, you will play a key role in supporting a programme that aims to make Cumberland a centre of excellence for local authority and community-led research, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities facing coastal, rural and dispersed communities. The HDRC will drive innovation, strengthen evidence-based decision making, and empower communities to have a meaningful voice in shaping future services and research priorities.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual who enjoys working collaboratively and providing high-quality administrative and financial support. Whether your background is in research, higher education, local government, healthcare or another sector, we welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills and experiences.
In return, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a unique programme with a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities while developing your own knowledge and skills within an ambitious and supportive team.
This role is available on a fixed-term basis.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Mike Siddall by email at mike.siddall@cumbria.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
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Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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Salary range
- £27,274 - £27,709 per year